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Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.

Samuel JohnsonConversation recorded by Boswell

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This critique warns that false appeals to patriotism can mask inner dishonesty. It leans toward an internal standard, suggesting that true integrity is measured by internal character, and that external displays of loyalty can be manipulated by those lacking genuine virtue.